China in winter is home to many unexpected cold weather wonderlands. Instead of getting the winter blues this year, embrace the season and enjoy unique experiences that rival any of those you could have in the warmer months. – For many travelers, winter might not be the preferred time to visit the Middle Kingdom. But, be that as […]

Sometimes you’re in the mood for an epic adventure across foreign lands, but other days you’re just looking for a weekend away in a new city. WildChina’s Getaways Collection is made for getting the most out of a short few days in a new place. Weave your way through a hutong to experience local life. […]

Along the banks of Hangzhou’s UNESCO world heritage site, the West Lake, are real-life landmarks from ancient stories and legends: a heavenly phoenix’s mountain sits on the lake’s southern edge, overlooking a towering pagoda of a once powerful monk and imprisoned beauty. Judge for yourself if these long-told stories are simply fairytales:

You’ve seen the Forbidden City, walked along Shanghai’s Bund at night, stared those famous Terracotta Warriors straight in the face – and now you’ve caught the China bug. So what’s next? Here are some ways to take your China exploration to the next level.

Each month, Wendy Perrin recommends the best in-season destinations around the world. For “Where to Go in March”, they featured China – and we couldn’t agree more! March is one of the best times to visit China. It’s when most parts of the country start to wake up. It’s still a bit cold in the north, but […]

There is arguably no trip more important than one’s honeymoon. And while many couples opt for mass scale inclusive resorts and sugary drinks, others are looking to take a trip of a lifetime and experience something a bit different. As a result, each year WildChina carefully plans bespoke honeymoon trips throughout China for couples from […]

Hangzhou, located in the lower Yangzte region, has always been renowned for its excellent green tea, and is often associated with Chinese monks, intellectuals and scholars who spent their time meditating in temples and conversing in teahouses and beautifully landscaped gardens. On a cold, snowy morning, we visited a tea farm in Longjing, in […]

On Monday, the Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated in cities throughout all of China. Myth says that the holiday commemorates the death of a famous poet and statesman Quan Wu, who committed suicide by drowning himself in the Miluo River. Locals who admired him supposedly tried to prevent the decomposition of his body by paddling (dragon) boats […]

In summer 2009, I studied abroad in Shanghai with @CET Academic Programs… Like many areas of China, summers in the city are sticky and muggy, with humidity so thick it’s almost palpable. Looking for a way out, my friends and I began to brainstorm weekend travel options. Little did we know that we would be […]

In the next few years, much of China’s rail network will be converted to high-speed rail, allowing travelers and goods to move around the country at unprecedented speeds. Today China took one more step toward its high-speed rail dreams. China’s newest high-speed rail line, which connects Shanghai with Hangzhou, was unveiled today. Now in less […]